LutherFest – Postponed
Due to the uncertain nature of Tropical Storm Ana, LCH has postponed LutherFest to NEXT Saturday, October 25th.
Same time. Same place! One week later!
Bring your pretzels and your friends!
We pray that you all stay safe and sound over the weekend.
Sunday’s Worship events will be as scheduled unless otherwise notified via eNews, Website, Facebook and via phone.
Today, LCH welcomed two new members into its ‘ohana of faith.
Lindsey (left) – serves in the US Navy and has begun discernment in the candidacy process toward possible ordination in the ELCA
Melody (right) – currently PhD Candidate at University of Hawai’i recipient of Fulbright-Clinton fellowship and soon on her way to East Timor for field work in her studies as a linguist.
We pray for them and for the whole of our family of faith.
If you are interested in learning more about LCH and what “becoming a member” means, contact the church office or the pastor directly. We’d be happy to schedule a time to sit down together and get to know one another and answer any questions.
With the new school year just around the corner, the congregation gathered to dedicate the new Godly Play room following worship on Sunday, August 31.
The Sunday School teachers and pastors have been preparing for almost a year for the introduction of this new curriculum, which approaches the stories of sacred history in a way that is both fun and engaging. Linda Miller has been describing the journey to be ready for Godly Play in her blog, Notes from Nana Linda. For a brief introduction, please read her post “What is Godly Play?”
Christian Educations is offered for children and adults of all ages each Sunday morning at 9:20, between the two morning worship services. In addition to Godly Play for children ages 3 through 5th grade, children 6th through 12th grade have their own class (which meets in the Rainbow Room), the Adult Forum gathers in the Board Room, and professional nursery care is provided for children infant through 4 years. All are welcome.
At right, Pastor Angela blesses the Godly Play room with help from one of the children.
The congregation welcomed Anne Sing as our new parish administrator during morning worship on Sunday, August 17. Anne has be training with Sarah Roseberg,our veteran administrator for the last two weeks
Anne lives with her husband and two children in East Honolulu. Learn more about her background on our Leadership page.
At right, Pastor Angela introduces Anne Sing to the congregation during worship.
The new Godly Play room at LCH is up and running! The Sunday school leaders have been preparing for the new program starting the first week of September. Curious about what Godly Play is and what LCH is up to with the children’s ministry? You can always read Nana Linda’s blog!
Summer Day Camp begins on Monday, June 30, and the congregation was happy to welcome the young camp leaders to join us for Sunday worship. To get everyone in the mood for camp, the leaders taught a camp song during the children’s conversation, and they even got the whole congregation to stand and join in with the song and motions.
Again this year the leaders come from Lutheran Retreats, Camps, and Conferences (LRCC), headquartered in Southern California. They have prepared an exciting program using the theme ”POWER up,” which invites the children to experience the POWER of God’s dynamic love and grace.
Camp begins on Monday morning, with registration at 8:30 am. All children ages 5 through sixth grade are invited, even if they did not register in advance. Bring your friends for this powerful week experiencing the POWER of God.
Everyone is also invited to the closing worship on Friday at 11:00 am.
At right, the leaders teach the words and motions for a favorite camp song.
It seems like summer has just begun, but already folks in our Sunday School are getting ready for the new school year in September. Earlier this year, they decided to switch their curriculum and adopt Godly Play for the LCH Sunday School, so the leadership is busy getting everything ready.
Linda Miller first introduced the Godly Play to the congregation back in January, and one of the Sunday School rooms has been outfitted for the curriculum, so now the teachers are beginning their training to use the curriculum effectively. At right, Linda (left), discusses Godly Play with Jim Niermann, Marjan Lynch, Laurie Leach, and Stepha Luuloa.
To help get the word out about Godly Play, Linda has resurrected her blog, Notes from Nana Linda, with a recent post explaining Godly Play. Check it out, and stay tuned for more news about this exciting curriculum.
The first summer Sunday with one worship service saw a joyful celebration of the ministry of LCH as we gathered to formally install The Rev. Angela Freeman as co-pastor. Even though Angela has been working among us for almost two years, her initial call was for a term of two years, so after the congregation voted to extend a regular call, she had to be installed again.
The service of installation featured special music from several children in the congregation, elements from the traditional “10:30 style” (the LCH Choir singing the psalm and special music by Sir Ralph Vaughan Williams), and the Alleluia Mass regularly sung for contemporary worship.
Following worship, everyone enjoyed a summer barbecue and fellowship inn the Hörmann Courtyard and Isenberg Hall.
At right, members of the congregation crowd around to lay hands on Pr. Angela during the installation.
Children in the LCH Sunday School enjoyed a morning of fun and games on their last day together until the fall. The Sunday School teachers had prepared a variety of games to appeal to individual interests and different ages. Others from the congregation pitched in to prepare hot dogs and other snacks for the children.
At right, children reach into the mystery box for prizes.
The summer worship schedule begins on June 1, with one morning worship service at 9:15 am. Regular Sunday School Classes will resume with the first Sunday in September, but nursery classes will be provided during worship.
Twelve folks from LCH teamed up to participate in the Honolulu AIDS Walk 2014 to benefit the Life Foundation on Saturday, May 24. It was a rainy morning, but nothing could dampen team spirits as nine members gathered on the grounds of Honolulu Hale prior to the walk. (The other three had work obligations, so they couldn’t walk.) With everyone wearing the goldenrod shirts from the 25th anniversary of the ELCA, the group certainly stood out.
The nine walkers were right up front when the walk began at 9:30 am, but a misstep by one of the members about half way through the walk resulted in an injury. Everyone gathered around to offer support and comfort until the ambulance arrived and transported the member to the hospital. As a result, Team LCH was one of the last to cross the finish line.
In the end, Team LCH raise almost $3,000 for the Life Foundation to help fight HIV/AIDS in Hawai‘i and help those living with the disease.
At right, team members pose for a photograph before they stepped off on the Walk.